Finding the Third Proportional to 165,415.50 and 247,468.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,415.50 and 247,468.50 is: 370,223.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,415.50 : 247,468.50 = 247,468.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,415.50/247,468.50 = 247,468.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,415.50x = 247,468.50 × 247,468.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,415.50x = 61,240,658,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,240,658,492.25/165,415.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,223.22
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